Overview: The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County is seeking donations of 500 turkeys and side dishes for their annual Thanksgiving dinner, which serves around 200 people who cannot afford to buy their own meal. The event will be held on November 27, and donations can be dropped off at their Corps Office located at 838 Alta Street, Redlands, 92373. The Salvation Army will also distribute food boxes to about 500 families this Thanksgiving.
Ellen Perrault
REDLANDS, CALIF.— This Thanksgiving, The Salvation Army of San Bernardino County will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Hospitality House & Family Transitional Living Center, 925 W. 10th St., San Bernardino.
“We’re serving a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, vegetables, and pie,” said Naomi Kuhlman, the program director. “We still need 500 turkeys and many side dishes. Whatever people have on hand to donate, we need.”
According to Salvation Army officials they are not only seeking donations of turkeys, but also hams, side dishes, and other food items.
The annual Thanksgiving meal attracts hundreds of families and individuals who cannot afford to buy their own dinner. People travel from all areas of the Inland Empire to join the celebration.
Dozens of volunteers assist in preparing food and serving meals to families throughout the day. In recent years, as many as 50 volunteers have helped the San Bernardino Corps prepare and serve dinner.
“Thanksgiving should be a special day for everyone, not just for those who can afford it,” says Kuhlman. The Salvation Army will also prepare and distribute food boxes to about 500 families this Thanksgiving. Your donations can help families in need.
Other Salvation Army Corps in the Inland Empire are also planning Thanksgiving dinners, though many will take place the day before Thanksgiving. To receive information about the dates and times of dinners at other corps, or to volunteer, please call 1-800-SAL-ARMY or 1-800-725-2769.
Donors are encouraged to drop off turkeys, hams, canned food, cash, checks, or gift cards at the Salvation Army’s Corps Office located at 838 Alta Street, Redlands, 92373. For additional information, please call (909) 792-6868.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest charitable and service organizations in the world, having served San Bernardino since 1888 and supported those in need. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church and offers holistic programs for individuals without discrimination. They serve the cities of Bloomington, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Mentone, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa, as well as Big Bear, Blue Jay, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and other mountain communities.
Donations may be made online at SBCSVA.org or by 1-(800) SAL-ARMY. Our local number is (909) 792-6868.